Award-Winning Finite Mathematics Tutors for Students in Alexandria, VA

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I am a recent grad from Providence College, dual degree in Finance and Math. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I had 3 years of tutoring subjects ranging from Math, Statistics to Finance and Accounting

...tutor would be any kind of math. Ive always liked that math is straight forward and has a right answer. Ive always had a passion for teaching, and I love seeing the look on students faces when they finally understand. I think that poor education is the root of many of our societys problems, and I am striving to end that problem one student at a time. From the teaching class I took, I learned...

I'm a former Math Olympiad - and currently a business executive - who continues to mentor students and office employees, while also volunteering with young people in my community.... As a teacher, one needs to be a careful and patient listener, and always strive to find innovative ways to connect to each student, bearing in mind, each person has their own strength, weaknesses, and methods of learning.... Understand the student's goal (specific grade / score, placement...

...in Mathematics all of his life. Even though he preferred to play Scott Joplin on the piano, his sister made him learn J.S. Bach. That was a good thing: although Joplin is rompingly good, nobody but nobody develops a theme as Bach did. And that's some serious order, folks. The good Professor had the good fortune to take the highest Mathematics courses available in high school, which included Calculus and Trigonometry. That prepared him to...

...in different parts of the world enjoyed mentoring high school, undergraduate, graduate and students. Bilal enjoys working with students very much, and he has a positive attitude and a passion to teach Math. He finds, from his own experience, that students learn things differently and with different paces; He has developed an approach ensuring anyone can understand the content. He is patient, and believes that every student can be successful once they are able to...

...is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the...

Hello, my name is Laetitia. I was a psychology major at Trinity Washington University with a minor in communications. I graduated in 2017. My favorite color is pink. I have a dog named Ellie, she is a mixed breed. She is pitbull and a husky. I am such a big fan of dogs! I am friendly, bubbly, and funny. So don't be afraid, I don't bite.

...school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for 4 years in high school and tutoring spanish in high school. My friends describe...

...a multitude of skills and strategies for teaching. I use this knowledge to instruct in all academic subjects, vocational and life skills, and personal development. I don't have a particular favorite subject to teach. My joy comes from watching someone grasp a new skill or concept that they did not have, or think they have. I believe we all can learn something new everyday. Regardless of your age or what you know, learning is a...

...scholars. I also have had the opportunity to write numerous research papers, analytical english essays, and mathematical expositions and proofs during my undergraduate career. Doing so, I honed my writing and editing skills. I believe that the best way to learn is by struggling. As a tutor, I would encourage students to work independently, teaching concepts rather than explicit solutions. I spent time working as an assistant teacher at an elementary school and am comfortable...

...travel, work, and develop friendships across the Americas, which is why I love teaching and tutoring those who want to build their language skills in either Spanish and/or English. Statistics and Psychology are subjects related to my profession and helps me understand issues related to society, culture and social justice. Thus, I am passionate about subjects related to Psychology and Statistics, since I believe related topics are quintessential to understanding inequities and disparities to make...

...aide at the local college. There I helped students make the connection between college mathematics and real applications such as welding and automotive applications. I feel it’s important to make connections in mathematics to other content. This helps you remember it more effectively and quickly. If it makes sense it’s easier to remember! I can help you learn content as well as help you understand the” why it works” and “how are we going to...

...was worth pursuing. Getting a good score on my GRE because of that training only solidified that sentiment. I believe everyone is best when challenged, though there is no simple way to do so. Everyone is their own riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your passion - these words were spoken to me years ago by...

"Wherever there is a will, there is a way and its up to the teacher to help the student along the way."

...enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has a unique style of learning. My tutoring philosophy embodies this notion and I strive to tailor my lessons to fit each student's academic strengths. Having been successful in my academic career, I have...

...textbook or I could formulate them myself). This method affirms student understanding of the subjects covered. Guarantees: I can guarantee you that if you follow the steps I pass onto you, I have no doubt that you will not only pass the class but also end up with an A. That's based on experience and not talk. Once you understand Math, you will love it. Once you love it, you will excel at it. As...

...life. A key reason I've chosen to be a tutor is the happiness it gives me when my students have finally understood something they have been struggling with. In high school, I tutored two Spanish-speaking foreign exchange students who were failing their Algebra 2 class because they did not understand the lectures which were given in English. As an intermediate Spanish speaker at the time, I took on the challenge of teaching them the content...

I have a B.S. in Mathematics from East Tennessee State University and an M.S. in Mathematics Education from Radford University. I have been a high school mathematics teacher for 9 years working to help every student reach their full mathematical potential. I have taught several secondary math subjects including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, IB Mathematics, Computer Science (Java Programming) and AP Calculus.

...a strong background in mathematics, physics, and engineering. I hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and have over two decades of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I focus on breaking down complex topics into simple, understandable steps. My teaching approach is personalized to meet each student's needs, ensuring they gain both understanding and confidence in their studies. I use practical examples and tools to help students connect theory with real-world applications. Whether...